CXR Recruiting Community

Hosted by Chris Hoyt and Gerry Crispin, the CXR Recruiting Community podcast is the home broadcasting station to the world's premier talent community! Tune in to catch updates on today's talent acquisition and talent management headlines, interviews with top talent and recruiting leaders, special uncorked interviews (think: drunk recruiting), open call-in sessions, and more.

Solutions Spotlight on SparcStart

How do AI, image rights, and compliance collide in employer branding? Maury Hanigan breaks down the risks—and solutions—for TA leaders navigating new legal territory.

10-14
26:21

From Operations to Coaching: Lori Chartrand’s Career Crossroads

From staffing to strategy, Lori Chartrand shares how curiosity, coaching, and change have shaped her leadership journey in talent acquisition.

10-10
17:55

Beyond ‘Don’t Do X’: Compliance as Problem-Solving

What happens when data becomes evidence in HR? Employment attorney Heather Bussing breaks down how laws and tech are converging to drive pay equity and compliance.

10-07
33:42

Career Crossroads: A New Series from the CXR Team

How does a criminal justice grad become a global TA leader? Joanna Clark shares the bold moves and big lessons from her 30-year recruiting journey.

09-30
30:27

Agentic AI in Talent Acquisition: What Recruiters Need to Know and Plan For

Agentic AI is gaining traction in TA—but what does it mean for recruiters? We explore early use cases, leadership challenges, and how to avoid being left behind.

09-23
45:11

Russ Mountain Memorial Scholarship Spotlight with Caroline Wittenauer

Meet Caroline Wittenauer, winner of the Rust Mountain Scholarship. Learn how this award honors legacy and supports future talent leaders in recruiting.

09-16
15:34

Celebrating CXR Foundation’s INSPIRE Scholarship Winner: Hillary Davis

Meet Hillary Davis, the 2025 Inspire Scholarship winner, as she shares her path to college, community impact, and connection to the TA industry.

09-09
13:12

Transforming Culture at United States Senate Federal Credit Union

How did a credit union transform a toxic workplace into an award-winning culture? Hear the story behind their back-to-back USA Today Top Workplace wins.

09-01
08:22

Building Culture Through Feedback & Empowerment at Hunton Group

What happens when employee feedback fuels innovation? Hunton Group shares how listening, recognition, and leadership transformed their culture.

08-26
11:12

Improving Culture with Data and AI at ACE

How does a fully remote college use AI to strengthen its culture? KK Byland shares how feedback and innovation are shaping leadership at American College of Education.

08-21
08:50

Sentinel Technologies Wins with Culture and Connection

How does a tech firm turn culture into a competitive edge? We talk with Sentinel’s Kelly Duff about employee experience, connection, and award-winning engagement.

08-18
11:01

How Kwik Trip Stays a Top Workplace – 16 Years Running

How has Kwik Trip stayed a Top Workplace for 16 years? We uncover how data, leadership, and compassion shape their standout retention strategy.

08-14
08:18

Building Internal Mobility & Operational Impact at Cox Enterprises

Recorded live at the Shaker booth during Unleash, this episode features a conversation with Jeri Lynn Wilson of Cox Enterprises. Jeri Lynn discusses the structure and focus of her role leading talent acquisition strategy and operations, the recent launch of an internal mobility initiative at Cox, and her team’s approach to balancing process efficiency with employee experience. The discussion also touches on the integration of AI tools like Paradox and the importance of aligning adoption narratives with business value.

08-12
15:43

6,500 Hires & Beyond: AI, Agility, & Talent Strategy at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Featuring Kim Virtuoso of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, who shares insights from building an HR team and talent strategy from the ground up. She discusses how AI tools like Paradox supported the hiring of 6,500 employees within a three-month window, and how the focus has now shifted to retention, mobility, and business partnership. Kim also explores the evolving role of HR leaders, the importance of internal development, and the need to modernize hiring practices in the hospitality industry.

08-07
16:48

Navigating AI Hype & Culture Shifts in TA

TA expert Shelia Gray joins us from Unleash to unpack AI trends, culture shifts, and how recruiters can lead through chaos—without losing focus.

08-05
19:05

MOHELA’s Culture of Care: Top Workplace Insights

How does a student loan servicer win Top Workplace honors? HR Director Christine Ellinger shares MOHELA’s playbook for growth, empathy, and employee engagement.

08-04
14:08

Managing Energy, AI, and the Joyful Mess of Modern Talent

Broadcasting from Unleash in Las Vegas, Chris Hoyt sits down with Lori Chartrand of Edward Jones for a candid conversation on stepping into a new leadership role, the impact of AI in talent acquisition, and how leaders can better support their teams. They explore technology trends, internal mobility strategies, and practical insights from the conference floor, including sessions on managing anxiety and ethical uses of AI.

07-31
13:49

Mungo Homes Shares Insights on Workplace Culture & Recognition

What happens when employee surveys lead to company-wide change? Mungo Homes shares how listening to staff shaped training, leadership, and community impact.

07-29
09:17

The Evolving Landscape of Employer Branding in the Age of AI

Drawing on decades of experience, Mosley shares insights into how AI is reshaping employer perceptions, how companies are adapting EB strategies, and why alignment with culture and talent management is becoming more critical.

07-28
49:16

Streamlining High-Volume Hiring with JobSync and First Student

In this episode of the CXR Spotlight, CareerXroads welcomes Alex Murphy, CEO of JobSync, and Zach Larson from First Student to discuss how automation and integration are solving friction points in high-volume hiring environments.

07-24
37:19

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